Incident Overview
On the evening of May 4, a twin-engine aircraft departed from Daegu on a bombing mission to the city of Wonsan. While conducting the attack at low altitude, the aircraft struck an obstacle, which damaged one of its propellers. Following the impact, the pilot attempted to leave the target area, but the aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea about three kilometers east of Wonsan.
Crew and Casualties
The aircraft carried four crew members. According to the official record, one crew member was rescued, while the other three were killed. The crew members were:
- S/Sgt John V. Chitwood
- 1st Lt Douglas B. Kern (†)
- Cpt Norbert W. Kirkpatrick
- Cpt Robert Martin Jr. (†)
The dagger symbols indicate those who perished.
Aftermath
The source provides no additional information regarding the rescue operation, the specific identities of the rescued and deceased, or any subsequent investigation. The incident remains documented as a wartime accident during the bombing campaign.